RIIZE Seunghan's Journey: From Group Departure to Solo Career Amidst Photo Controversies

Seunghan, formerly a member of the K-pop group RIIZE, is now active as a solo musician under the name 'XngHan'. His current endeavors and past controversies, particularly those involving leaked private photos and videos that led to his departure from RIIZE, continue to be a subject of discussion among fans and the public.

Seunghan, whose birth name is Hong Seunghan, debuted with RIIZE on September 4, 2023, as part of a seven-member lineup, having previously been known as an SM Rookies member. SM Entertainment announced his indefinite suspension on November 22, 2023, stating that Seunghan expressed a desire to halt activities due to emotional burden and responsibility. This decision followed a series of leaks from August to November 2023, which included private photos with a woman on August 28, a private live video with TXT's Soobin on November 17-18, and allegations of underage street smoking in Japan on November 20-21. SM also indicated plans to pursue legal action against those responsible for the leaks. He officially left RIIZE on October 13, 2024, after a brief attempt at rejoining the group.

Bloggers note that while initial public and fan reactions to his suspension were largely sympathetic, with calls for the leakers to be punished, his past issues were seen as a barrier for new RIIZE fans. Seunghan posted a handwritten letter on Weverse, acknowledging his